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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic FH6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 4 years prior to the FH6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the FH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm S8100fd FH6 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 FH6 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm S8100fd FH6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the FH6.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FH6 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FH6.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (119g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery power (280 shots)
lighter than others (119 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery power (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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